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PHOENIX The 49ers have had discussions about ex-Bears linebacker Lance Briggs, according to a league source. Briggs, 34, played 12 years for Chicago and was named to seven Pro Bowls. He's been injured in each of the last two seasons, playing in only 17 games over that span. Briggs is from Elk Grove, Calif., was The Bee's 1998 prep football Player of the Year and played at the University of Arizona. He is interested in playing for what is essentially his hometown team, the source said. Earlier in his career, the 49ers were eager too eager to sign him as a free agent. In 2008, they were found guilty of tampering while Briggs was still under contract with the Bears and were docked...

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PHOENIX The 49ers have had discussions about ex-Bears linebacker Lance Briggs, according to a league source. Briggs, 34, played 12 years for Chicago and was named to seven Pro Bowls. He's been injured in each of the last two seasons, playing in only...

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